Section 30 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Criccieth to Abererch
9.3 miles (15 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 501 380. Finish: SH 400 359. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. The Wales Coast Path site (updated 22 September 2026) lists temporary diversions in several places, many until further notice, including landslides at Porthdinllaen in Gwynedd and Porth Swtan, Llanfaethlu and Lligwy on Anglesey. Neath Port Talbot Council says the path around Baglan, Briton Ferry and Sandfields West has been closed since 2023 because of sinkholes and the agreed diversion stays in place. Check the official diversions page before setting out. Source: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
Up and down
About 107 m of climbing and 109 m of descent; highest point 26 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Criccieth.
- Station
- Criccieth, 520 m from the start. Directions SH 496 380
- Bus stops
- Criccieth, before Lon Tynllan, 180 m from the start. Directions SH 503 381Criccieth, after Lon Tynllan, 180 m from the start. Directions SH 502 382Criccieth Y Maes High Street, 210 m from the start. Directions SH 500 381
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 80 m from the start. Directions SH 501 380Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions SH 500 380Car park (pay), 290 m from the start. Directions SH 499 380
Getting back
The section finishes at Abererch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Abererch, 290 m from the finish. Directions SH 403 360
- Bus stops
- Pont Abererch, 750 m from the finish. Directions SH 399 366Abererch Turn, 760 m from the finish. Directions SH 394 363Abererch, nr Glan-afon, 950 m from the finish. Directions SH 391 361
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 40%, earth, rock and mud 21%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 5 kissing gates, 5 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 19 m.
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